The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE), and it is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement in ECE. The CDA® is based on a core set of competency standards that guide early childhood professionals toward becoming qualified educators of young children.
The CDA fulfills the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services requirement of 24 clock hours of pre-service training and is a great step to advancement on the Texas Early Childhood Career Pathway.
The Council for Professional Recognition is a leader in the credentialing of early childhood educators worldwide. They ensure that candidates who earn the Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential are well prepared to foster the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of young children. Having a CDA® doesn’t just help educators bring out the best in children. It also advances their careers and contributes to the status of our profession. CDA Council https://www.cdacouncil.org/
Becoming a CDA is a big commitment, but one that creates confident practitioners with a command of today’s best practices for teaching very young children.
H&H Child Care Training Center can be your one stop shop to obtain your CDA. H&H offers all of the CDA options:
Preschool https://www.childcareed.com/courses-cda-preschool-credential.html
Infant/Toddler https://www.childcareed.com/courses-cda-infant-toddler-credential.html
Family Child Care https://www.childcareed.com/courses-cda-family-child-care-credential.html
In addition, H&H also has a PD Specialist on staff to conduct verification visits.
